Uncovering changes in microbiome profiles across commercial and backyard poultry farming systems.

ABSTRACT: The microbiome profiles of poultry production systems significantly impact bird health, welfare, and the environment. This study investigated the influence of broiler-rearing systems on the microbiome composition of commercial and backyard chicken farms and their environment over time. Understanding these effects is vital for optimizing animal growth, enhancing welfare, and addressing human and environmental health implications. We collected and analyzed various samples from commercial and backyard farms, revealing significant differences in microbial diversity measurements between the two systems. Backyard farms exhibited higher alpha diversity measurements in soil and water samples, while commercial farms showed higher values for litter and feeder samples. The differences in microbial di

SUBMITTER: Muyyarikkandy MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10580917 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature